Question

When light falls on a smooth polished surface, most of it (a) is reflected in different directions
(b) is reflected in the same direction
(c) is refracted (i.e. enters) into the second medium
(d) is absorbed into the surface of separation between the two mediums.

Answer 1

Given:

A smooth polished surface

To Find:

When light falls on a smooth polished surface, most of it (a) is reflected in different directions

(b) is reflected in the same direction

(c) is refracted (i.e. enters) into the second medium

(d) is absorbed into the surface of separation between the two mediums.

Solution:

Regular reflection takes place when light falls on a smooth polished surface.

Therefore, when light falls on a smooth polished surface, most of it is reflected in the same direction. (b)